SLUG CATCHER

TECHNICAL
BULLETIN
 The scope of the slug catcher is the separation of a
two-phase flow.
The two-phase stream flow from the pipeline enters
the slug catcher section at about 11.5 m elevation
from ground. The last part of the pipeline is also
flanged pieces of pipe slightly sloped downward to
permit the liquid to accumulate and be separated.
When the flow comes to the separator inlet, the first
separation occurs between the gas that flows in the
separator and the liquids that goes straight to the
end section of the pipeline where it is discharged by
a level control valve. The gas phase flows through
the separator and the demisters where the remaining
entrained liquids are separated to the bottom of the
vessel and returned into the pipeline section (liquid
section).
Any excess gas retained in the liquid section is
returned to the separator with the equalizer line.
The demister space can be divided into multi
equivalent sections with separate gas outlets and
washing devices.
If salt or pipeline solids plug the demisters, it is
possible to wash one section at a time, while the
other sections continue to work.
If the amount of liquid phase increases, it is possible
to add a flanged piece of pipe at the end of the
pipeline to accommodate the unexpected flow
increase.
To sum up the main features of our proprietary slug
catcher are the following:
• If the liquid flow increases it is possible to handle
the unexpected liquid stream simply by adding
flanged pieces of pipe as needed;
• The plugging of the demister will not stop the
operation.
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Tozzi Sud S.p.A.

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Fax +39.0544.525099 Aksai KAZAKHSTAN comart@tozzisud.com